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  • What role does DEI play in shaping the humanitarian and development sectors?

    Norwegian Refugee Council Prinsens gate 2, Oslo, Norway

    The humanitarian and development sectors are pivotal in addressing global challenges, but how inclusive are they in their approaches? In collaboration with Norwegian Refugee Council, Diversify is hosting a breakfast seminar to examine how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can shape these sectors to ensure they are more representative, equitable, and impactful. Key Topics: DEI ... Read more

  • Advancing Health Equity: Harnessing Holistic and Culturally Competent Care for Mental Health and Wellbeing

    In a world where health disparities persist, advancing health equity requires requires global collaboration and actionable solutions that support individuals and transform systems. Our Health Equity Series is designed to equip women with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for their health and navigate healthcare systems that can often feel inaccessible, dismissive, and riddled ... Read more

  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace & Society: Bridging the Generational Gap

    Our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace series is a global platform dedicated to fostering open conversations and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and communities worldwide. Since 2020, these monthly sessions have brought together professionals, leaders, and advocates from across the globe to explore best practices, share personal experiences, and discuss ... Read more

  • Women of Color in Business

    Atelie Ruseløkkveien 30, Oslo

    Our Women in Business series is a platform designed and led by women to equip you with valuable and necessary business skills to drive growth at your company or venture. Whether you’re running a startup, managing an SME, or dreaming of launching your own business, this series connects you with professional and highly skilled women ... Read more

  • Sister Circle: A gathering for Black, Brown & Women of Colour

    Diversify 5th Floor, Kongens gate 15, Oslo, Norway

    As Black, Brown and Women of Colour, sometimes, we might feel that we exist in a world, with systems and structures that were not built for us. So, we navigate, negotiate, cover or fit in, because it makes us feel safe. Nonetheless, it can be very isolating. The Sister Circle is a non judgmental space ... Read more

  • Diversify Global Roadshow – Hague: Courage in Leadership

    The Norwegian Residence Andries Bickerweg 4, The Hague, Netherlands

    Courage in Leadership Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about the courage to challenge the status quo, make bold decisions, and lead with integrity in times of uncertainty. Join us for Courage in Leadership, where key stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors will engage in a solutions-driven dialogue on what it takes to lead ... Read more

  • Diversify Global Roadshow – Riga: Courage in Leadership

    Swedbank Latvia Swedbank, Balasta dambis 15, Riga, LV, LV-1048, Riga, Latvia

    Courage in Leadership Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about the courage to challenge the status quo, make bold decisions, and lead with integrity in times of uncertainty. Join us for Courage in Leadership, where key stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors will engage in a solutions-driven dialogue on what it takes to lead ... Read more

  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Psychological Safety or Psychological Bravery?

    Our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace series is a global platform dedicated to fostering open conversations and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and communities worldwide. Since 2020, these monthly sessions have brought together professionals, leaders, and advocates from across the globe to explore best practices, share personal experiences, and discuss ... Read more

  • Leadership and Business in the Current Geopolitical Climate

    Thon Hotel Opera Dronning Eufemias gate 4,, Oslo, Norway

    In a world marked by growing geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and shifting global alliances, today’s leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity. The global landscape is reshaping the way we do business and lead organizations. Join us for an insightful breakfast seminar that brings together business leaders, strategists, and experts to explore how companies and institutions can ... Read more

  • Unlocking Opportunity: Harnessing the Power of Norway’s International Talent

    Norway is brimming with highly skilled people who already call this country home — yet many remain on the sidelines of the labour market. While much of the national conversation focuses on attracting talent from abroad, this event flips the narrative: from “attracting talent” to “activating the talent that’s here.” Join industry leaders, employers, policymakers, ... Read more

  • Building With, Not For: The Process of Community Co-Creation

    What does it really mean to co-create with community? This discussion is an invitation to explore the practice of co-creation — how it works, why it matters, and what co-creation makes possible. Co-creation is about listening deeply, sharing power, and building with people rather than for them. Real change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community — ... Read more

  • poster for the Diversify Summit 2025 titled Courage in Action. Audience photo in the background, with text presenting the event written over it.

    Diversify Summit 2025 – Courage in Action

    Thon Congress Gardermoen Balder allé 2, Gardermoen, Norway

    Courage in Action is a rallying call to lead with boldness, challenge the status quo, and turn vision into transformative change. It’s about more than bravery—it’s about acting on convictions, pushing boundaries, and creating tangible change. Together we step beyond comfort zones and move from dialogue to decisive action for a more inclusive, innovative, and ... Read more

Chisom Udeze

Founder of Diversify, Diversify Consult, HerSpace & The Annual

Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants, resources, production, technology, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems, interprets data, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research.

Having lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people, and thrives in uncertain environments.

As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, Chisom and her team work with companies, institutions, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition, in 2022, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond.

In 2020, she founded HerSpace, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022, HerSpace launched HerTech, Women in Tech incubator, for women-led companies, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. 

Chisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics, some of her work is published on Forbes.